Vermont Academy
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $64,200
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Vermont Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 298 schools) for:
School Overview
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Tuition Cost
(Boarding Students)
(Day Students)
Acceptance Rate
AP / Advanced Courses
Sports
Extracurriculars
Classical Club, Community Service Club, Dorm Prefects, Foreign Language Honor Societies, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Kurn Hattin Groups, Linsly Outdoor Center Adventure Club, Literary Magazine, Lower School Band, Lower School Language Club, Mentoring (Elementary School), Student Government: Residence Council, The Milton Academy Yearbook, The Milton Review (arts review journal)
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts Option, Dance Club, Student Government: Class Officers
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cycling Club, Lower School Newspaper, Student Government: Student Council, Symposium, Ventures 34th Scout
College Matriculation
School Notes
- Two and a half hours from Boston and four hours from New York, Vermont Academy is a place where students say that they feel free to express themselves, try new things, take risks, and grow. Our students thrive on a small campus that is truly a family, where their teachers and advisors become mentors, second parents, and role models. Our education is handcrafted to meet students' diverse needs and to follow where their creative and entrepreneurial spirits lead them.
- Located on 450 acres of hills and forests in southern Vermont, VA offers unparalleled outdoor opportunities, including hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, crew, and nearby skiing and snowboarding at some of New England`s best ski areas. Vermont Academy competes in the NEPSAC and Lakes Region leagues and offers over 20 sports, five playing fields, six tennis courts, and a hockey rink.
- One of the strengths of Vermont Academy is that its students embrace both the arts and athletics. We have students who are, for example, playing D1 basketball after successful seasons at Vermont Academy and who were also recognized as writers and artists, having earned accolades at the regional and state levels.
- Vermont Academy provides students with a transformative education--in the classroom and in the great Vermont outdoors--that prepares them to thrive in college and in life.
- Vermont Academy accreditations: NEASC, NAIS, EMA, ISANNE, AISNE, TABS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Joe Perry - Guitarist with the band Aerosmith
- Russell Porter - Founder of Stellaphane and designer of Mt. Palomar Observatory
- Paul Percy Harris - Founder of Rotary Club
- Jim McClaren - Recipient of ESPY award
- Florence Sabin - Medical pioneer and first female student at Johns Hopkins medical school
- Bruce Lawlor - Major General with the U.S. Army
- Mike Morin - U.S. ski team coach; coached Bodi Miller
- Lee Stanley - Film producer who works with troubled juveniles
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Vermont Academy cost?
Vermont Academy's tuition is approximately $64,200 for boarding students.
Who are famous alumni from Vermont Academy?
Vermont Academy famous alumni include: Joe Perry, Russell Porter, Paul Percy Harris, Jim McClaren, Florence Sabin, Bruce Lawlor, Mike Morin and Lee Stanley.
What sports does Vermont Academy offer?
Vermont Academy offers 20 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Equestrian, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Orienteering, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer and Tennis.
What is Vermont Academy's ranking?
Vermont Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High # of AP/advanced courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Vermont Academy?
The application deadline for Vermont Academy is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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